Sandy's ILP Research by Sandy Badesha https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7 5.6.1. en-us 2019-03-21 12:26:44 UTC 2024-06-02 18:29:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png Question 1: What strategies can I use to communicate with and build a strong relationship with parents/guardians of ELL students who also face a language barrier? sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343739675 ILP Research 1.8

]]> 2019-03-21 12:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343739675 Question 2: How can I help my ELL students take a proactive role during inquiry-based learning opportunities, such as posing questions, participating in class discussions, and collaborating with their peers? sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343740197 ILP Research 2.8]]> 2019-03-21 12:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343740197 Question 3: What are some effective strategies I can use with my ELL students to ease the transition into secondary school and eventually post-secondary education? sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343740370 ILP Research 5.6.1

]]> 2019-03-21 12:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343740370 My interest in this area: sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343745213 When I was first given the task to explore possible research questions, this first came to mind. Communicating with my ELLs may be a challenge for me, but communicating with ELLs' parents who may have an equal and even lower English language proficiency would be difficult. My personal teaching pedagogy emphasizes the importance of regular and transparent communication with parents. Therefore, I knew this was an area that I would definitely need to investigate in order to keep constant communication going between ELLs' parents and I. ]]> 2019-03-21 12:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343745213 My interest in this area: sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343745339 I think collaboration is key in the classroom, and therefore I originally was worried about how I could continue to incorporate inquiry based and collaborative learning while maintaining a safe space where everyone felt welc9ome and willing to share their ideas and participate in discussions, including my ELLs. ]]> 2019-03-21 12:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343745339 My interest in this area: sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343797922 Though I feel better equipped to take on the challenges facing ELLs, I still need more information on how I can help ease their transition into post secondary education. ]]> 2019-03-21 14:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343797922 URL/Research sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343799964 2019-03-21 14:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343799964 URL/Research sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343800118 2019-03-21 14:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343800118 URL/Research sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343800345 2019-03-21 14:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343800345 How this research changed my knowledge of teaching ELLS sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343801468 There are a variety of things I learned while researching my first question. I can incorporate a variety of strategies in order to bridge the communication gap between ELLs' parents and I. Some of these strategies include:
1. showing ELLs and their families that you value students' native languages
learned about ELl prior to implementing strategies
2. integrating cultural traditions of ELL family into the classroom
3. contacting parents early on in the semester to introduce yourself, explain protocols, etc.
4. using a portfolio as a way of sharing student work and progress with parents- this provide easy accessibility to student work 
5. find an interpreter, if necessary and translate letters/notes that go home, if necessary

]]> 2019-03-21 14:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343801468 How this research changed my knowledge of teaching ELLs sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343801758 I try to educate my students on post secondary options as much as possible, especially grade 11 and 12 students. With ELLs, more emphasis needs to be placed on the basics, such as the barriers they may face: 
- unfamiliarity with the system
- marks/admission requirements such as English language proficiency test requirements (MELAB, IELTS)
- what options are available to them
- supports available for ELLs at different academic institutions
- institutional and cultural differences 
-  post secondary education tuition costs, payment options
With all this information in mind, I need to regularly introduce my ELL students to information and tools necessary to have them successfully take the educational path they have in mind. As an English teacher, I can easily and regularly review content for English language proficiency testing for post secondary education and create activities and lessons geared towards exploration of and preparation for post secondary education that is also shared with

]]> 2019-03-21 14:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343801758 How this research changed my practice of teaching ELLs sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343801833 Whereas before I would be hesitant to include my ELLs in participation and collaborative tasks out of fear of putting them on the spot, I have now realized there are a variety of strategies I can use to successfully include them during these activities. Research indicates that inquiry based learning actually promotes content learning as well as language acquisition for ELLs. I have learned to continue promoting collaboration among all my students.]]> 2019-03-21 14:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343801833 Strategies/Tips sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343890721 1. model appropriate participation techniques; go through culturally appropriate interactions
2. provide language supports/graphic organizers 
3. prepare students ahead of time with prompts related to the discussion 
3. use Think-Pair-Share activities
4. choose groups strategically, pair ELLs with a non ELL buddy
5. make discussions meaningful- they should be personally/culturally relevant so ELLs aren't afraid to participate
6. give feedback regularly
7. rephrase/clarify for student comprehension
8. monitor group conversations, facilitate meaningful conversations while walking around]]> 2019-03-21 16:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343890721 Did you know? sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343909614 Students perform better when parents are involved in their education ]]> 2019-03-21 17:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/343909614 URL/Research sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/344247227 2019-03-22 14:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/344247227 URL/Research sandy_badesha01 https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/344248351 2019-03-22 14:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sandy_badesha01/pkttwmigvkq7/wish/344248351